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11Dec

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‘Boots & Shoes’ returns to Sturgis

“Boots & Shoes” returned to Sturgis Wednesday. The event is a collaboration between Sturgis’ Elks and Kiwanis clubs that provides footwear for children. But that’s not all the children receive. They’re also treated to a pizza party and a visit with Santa and gift. Ayres-Oak Insurance also provides hats, Clarks Womens Shoes ,gloves and socks. Members of Key Club, an arm of Sturgis Kiwanis Club at Sturgis High School, also take part in the event. This year, things looked a little different at Boots & Shoes. For one, the event was held at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. The boots and shoes typically come from Willer’s in Sturgis, but this year there were supply issues, said Natalie Boland of Sturgis Elks Club. Instead, this year the boots came from Columbia Sportswear. Children ...

No. 23 Seton Hall Edges No. 7 Texas 64-60 for 2nd Top-10 Win

10Dec

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No. 23 Seton Hall Edges No. 7 Texas 64-60 for 2nd Top-10 Win

By TOM CANAVAN, AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — After getting overlooked in the preseason polls, Jared Rhoden and his Seton Hall teammates decided to do something about it — and they have. Rhoden scored 18 points and made the go-ahead basket as the No. 23 Pirates knocked off their second top-10 team this season, beating No. 7 Texas 64-60 on Thursday night. Seton Hall also has an impressive road win at then-No. 4 Michigan on Nov. 16. “I think it just shows how much people doubted us,” Rhoden said. “You know, we were ranked fifth preseason in the Big East, and I think that it just shows how Hey Dude Shoes good of a team we actually are, and how deep we actually are.” Cold-shooting Bryce Aiken scored five of his 10 points in the final minute, incl...

Harper Connects at Buzzer, Rutgers Shocks No. 1 Purdue 70-68

10Dec

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Harper Connects at Buzzer, Rutgers Shocks No. 1 Purdue 70-68

By MATT SUGAM, Associated Press PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr.'s dad hit plenty of big shots in a career that included five NBA titles, so perhaps it was no surprise that Harper told his Rutgers teammates he'd send them home winners against No. 1 Purdue. He backed up his words with the most stunning shot of the young college hoops season. Harper hit a buzzer-beater from just inside half court, and Rutgers shocked Purdue in its first-ever game as the nation’s No. 1 team, winning 70-68 on Thursday night. “Wow wow wow!” Magic Johnson tweeted. Harper finished with a career-high 30 points on 10-of-15 shooting Hey Dudes and 10 rebounds in a do-it-all performance for the Scarlet Knights (5-4, 1-1 Big Ten), who beat the top-ranked team for the first...

Fleury Earns 500th Win in Chicago’s 2-0 Win Over Canadiens

10Dec

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Fleury Earns 500th Win in Chicago’s 2-0 Win Over Canadiens

MONTREAL (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury made 27 saves and earned his 500th career win as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 Thursday night. As the clock reached zero, Blackhawks teammates rushed over to Fleury in celebration. “It was really special. I really thought people in Montreal hated me after all these years of getting yelled at or booed,” Fleury said. “I never play my best games here.Skechers Womens Outlet It’s always a rough night in Montreal. “To finally get a win, the 500th win, with my friends and family in the arena and with the fans’ reception it’s heartwarming. It’s great to be able to achieve this in Montreal.” With a shutout, Fleury joined Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy as the only NHL goaltenders to reach 500 career victor...

Brockington Leads No. 17 Iowa State to 73-53 Win Over Iowa

10Dec

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Brockington Leads No. 17 Iowa State to 73-53 Win Over Iowa

By ANDREW LOGUE, Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Izaiah Brockington had 29 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 Iowa State dominated rival Iowa in a 73-53 victory Thursday night. Brockington made his first nine shots and finished 11 for 14 from the field to help the surprising Cyclones (9-0) remain undefeated after going 2-22 last season. Tyrese Hunter added 11 points for Iowa State. Jordan Bohannon scored 17 for the Hawkeyes (7-3), Hey Dude Women's Shoeswho shot just 27% and have lost three in a row. Iowa was averaging 90.1 points per game. “First and foremost, I think we made them uncomfortable,” Brockington said. “We knew we had to make them uncomfortable. That would lead to misses.” Iowa State started to pull ahead midway through the fir...

Vikings Beat Steelers 36-28, Deny Last-Play Pass in End Zone

10Dec

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Vikings Beat Steelers 36-28, Deny Last-Play Pass in End Zone

By DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith ripped off his helmet once the victory was finally secured, after a 29-point lead on the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the third quarter evaporated into yet another teeth-clenching finish. Smith looked exhausted and exasperated, hardly excited at all. These Vikings don't make anything easy on themselves. Dalvin Cook rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns in his faster-than-expected return from a shoulder injury, and the Vikings held on to Skechers Shoes Outlets beat the Steelers 36-28 by forcing an incomplete pass in the end zone on the final play Thursday night. Ben Roethlisberger's throw to Pat Freiermuth was on target, but Smith smashed into the rookie ...